Have had the morning free and I've been checking out Chogyal Namkhai Norbu on youtube.

In one particular segment he mentions that Dzogchen Guru Yoga is enough, but since many cannot remain in such a state all the time,there are other, secondary practices. These are useful since we are in a state of duality. (Dzogchen Meditation)

To me it is interesting while the Dzogchen that CNN presents is stated as not being particularily connected with Buddhism or Bon, CNN states in numerous segmentsthe importance of Tibetan culture. "I am Tibetan my culture is important to me, I must save my culture". (clip from My Reincarnation)

So I think that while the teachings are presented in this sort of containerless form, ChNN does see tremendous value in traditions as preserved in Tibet.

In order to ensure my mind never comes under the power of the self-cherishing attitude,I must obtain control over my own mind. Therefore, amongst all empowerments, the empowerment that gives me control over my mind is the best,and I have received the most profound empowerment with this teaching.-Atisha Dipamkarabrtsal ba'i bkhra drin

JKhedrup wrote:Have had the morning free and I've been checking out Chogyal Namkhai Norbu on youtube.

Hi JKhedrup,

Glad to see you here, last time we saw each other we were talking about a lap top computer for you, when you were in Dharamsala India beginning your translator course.... but that was on another board.. I'll private DM you...

soooo.... CHNN has a broadcast today, I think it starts in something like 10 mins. If you have time, maybe you'd like to hear him live:

The schedule is like this:

Tokyo Retreat June 1-5, 2012"The Upadesha on the total Behavior of Equal Taste" OPEN WEBCASTTokyo's time: GMT+9

JKhedrup wrote:..."I am Tibetan my culture is important to me, I must save my culture". (clip from My Reincarnation)

That is Rinpoche's karma, he is born Tibetan ... he certainly should do that. Same as our culture is important for us, we must save our culture.

Sönam

By understanding everything you perceive from the perspective of the view, you are freed from the constraints of philosophical beliefs.By understanding that any and all mental activity is meditation, you are freed from arbitrary divisions between formal sessions and postmeditation activity.- Longchen Rabjam -

This means there is "Dharmakaya" - master, who is "clinging" due to his karma?

The importance of the teaching to keep them safe is so so clear!

While grasping to Tibetan nationality.....Namkhay Norbu Rinpoche is realised nature! like the totality of the mirror and its' reflections, no mirror is grasping to reflections of its own being. No mirror is throwing 'out' what it does not prefer due to emotional preferences.

Prajna is discerning what is awakening and protect the Dharma qualities, jewel-Dharma.

JKhedrup wrote:In one particular segment he mentions that Dzogchen Guru Yoga is enough, but since many cannot remain in such a state all the time,there are other, secondary practices. These are useful since we are in a state of duality. (Dzogchen Meditation)

To me it is interesting while the Dzogchen that CNN presents is stated as not being particularily connected with Buddhism or Bon, CNN states in numerous segmentsthe importance of Tibetan culture. "I am Tibetan my culture is important to me, I must save my culture". (clip from My Reincarnation)

So I think that while the teachings are presented in this sort of containerless form, ChNN does see tremendous value in traditions as preserved in Tibet.

Nice photo in your signature. Umm yes institutions have a relative importance to play - just like ink and paper. But the meaning of the teachings is not institutionalized. ChNN has often said that one should not be conditioned by Dzogchen. Dzogchen is about overcoming limitations. But of course we have to work with relative circumstances. But we shouldn't have the need to think of ourselves as only Dzogchen practitioners.As an aside - I wish I had started with the Kunjed Gyalpo as a base - it would have made Dzogchen much clearer initially. It would have also meant spending less time debating with Malcolm. You can find experienced Dzogchen practitioners making statements here from the point of view of the Kunjed Gyalpo - it might seem that they are dismissive of Buddhism. But it's the Kunjed Gyalpo talking.

The Blessed One said:

"What is the All? Simply the eye & forms, ear & sounds, nose & aromas, tongue & flavors, body & tactile sensations, intellect & ideas. This, monks, is called the All. Anyone who would say, 'Repudiating this All, I will describe another,' if questioned on what exactly might be the grounds for his statement, would be unable to explain, and furthermore, would be put to grief. Why? Because it lies beyond range." Sabba Sutta.